Dental Assistant

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Dental Director, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

This is a SATURDAY ONLY position. The hourly range for the Dental Assistant (SAT only) position is $ The hourly rate will be dependent on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures.

• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic Standards.

• Maintain housekeeping records.

• Sets-up trays for procedures.

• Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).

• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.

• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.

• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.

• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.

• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.

• Maintains dental laboratory slips.

• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.

• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate from accredited dental assistant program

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course

• 1-2 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Prior experience working with a Federally Qualified Health Center

• Bilingual English/Spanish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Certificate from accredited dental assistant program

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course

• Prior experience working with a Federally Qualified Health Center

• Bilingual English/Spanish

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.

• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.

• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.

• Interviewing skills.

• Communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.

• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.

• Records maintenance skills.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.

• Four-handed dental assisting technique.

• Knowledge of sterilization procedures.

• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.

• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.